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TomIII · 11-09-2022, 04:29 PM

just got a call from the radiator shop advising my 31 radiator is no good .... come get it for $50. analysis charge :-( Where is the best source for a 30/31 radiator?

Phil Brown · 11-09-2022, 05:02 PM

Cant they get a core and install it, might help offset that $50

Big hammer · 11-09-2022, 05:05 PM

Bert’s in Denver Colorado recores radiators!

TomIII · 11-09-2022, 10:21 PM

They wanted $1200. to recore...seems way too high:-(

Chris Haynes · 11-09-2022, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by TomIII

They wanted $1200. to recore...seems way too high:-(

Never ever go to that bandit again.

verdirick · 11-10-2022, 12:14 AM

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FYI. Call Brassworks in Paso Robles, CA 805-239-2501, Or do a Google search for them. Won't be free, but not $1200.00 for a recore.. Know a lot of folks who are running with one or their radiators....Rick

Ramman · 11-10-2022, 09:20 AM

I have 2 nice used 30-31 radiators in Northwest Ohio. Not interested in shipping. Need a good used 28-29 radiator. Message me if interested.

nkaminar · 11-10-2022, 09:41 AM

A 55 gallon drum works good as a replacement radiator. If you have a truck you can just put it in the bed and run hoses to the engine.

Bob C · 11-10-2022, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by verdirick

FYI. Call Brassworks in Paso Robles, CA 805-239-2501, Or do a Google search for them. Won't be free, but not $1200.00 for a recore.. Know a lot of folks who are running with one or their radiators....Rick

That's true, they show $1349 for a new core in your radiator.
https://thebrassworks.net/collection...tored-radiator

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 11-10-2022, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

That's true, they show $1349 for a new core in your radiator.
https://thebrassworks.net/collection...tored-radiator

Exactly, lots more to restoring than replacing. To properly 'restore' a radiator, the old radiator must be completely disassembled, then all the components cleaned and returned to what it looked like in 1928-1931 when it was first installed at the factory. Otherwise it really isn't a restoration is it??

Labor costs have really jumped in price in the last 12-18 months on everything, so don't be sticker shocked on Model-A restoration parts and supplies costing more too.

katy · 11-10-2022, 11:07 AM

Something like this?

Boomer68 · 11-10-2022, 12:44 PM

Hello all, just replaced a radiator in my 31 and am having difficulty in getting the goose shaped radiator cap in place, the radiator itself appears to have a wider lip preventing the cap from seating properly, has anyone had to modify the cap or opening?

Please let me know…Mike

The Brassworks · 01-11-2023, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

That's true, they show $1349 for a new core in your radiator.
https://thebrassworks.net/collection...tored-radiator

The most common radiator is priced at 725 today. Restorations of the Model As require further handwork we do not incur in the production item(s). I would be happy to provide the tube and fin material for people to do-it-themselves. Just ask.

11-09-2022, 04:29 PM	#1
TomIII Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 25	31 Ford radiator just got a call from the radiator shop advising my 31 radiator is no good .... come get it for $50. analysis charge :-( Where is the best source for a 30/31 radiator?

11-09-2022, 05:02 PM	#2
Phil Brown Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee Calif. Posts: 638	Re: 31 Ford radiator Cant they get a core and install it, might help offset that $50

11-09-2022, 05:05 PM	#3
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,432	Re: 31 Ford radiator Bert’s in Denver Colorado recores radiators! __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

11-09-2022, 10:21 PM	#4
TomIII Junior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 25	Re: 31 Ford radiator They wanted $1200. to recore...seems way too high:-(

11-10-2022, 12:14 AM	#6
verdirick Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Verdi, Nevada Posts: 170	Re: 31 Ford radiator Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) FYI. Call Brassworks in Paso Robles, CA 805-239-2501, Or do a Google search for them. Won't be free, but not $1200.00 for a recore.. Know a lot of folks who are running with one or their radiators....Rick

11-10-2022, 09:20 AM	#7
Ramman Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Findlay, Ohio Posts: 96	Re: 31 Ford radiator I have 2 nice used 30-31 radiators in Northwest Ohio. Not interested in shipping. Need a good used 28-29 radiator. Message me if interested.

11-10-2022, 09:41 AM	#8
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,874	Re: 31 Ford radiator A 55 gallon drum works good as a replacement radiator. If you have a truck you can just put it in the bed and run hoses to the engine. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

11-10-2022, 12:44 PM	#12
Boomer68 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Posts: 1	Re: 31 Ford radiator Hello all, just replaced a radiator in my 31 and am having difficulty in getting the goose shaped radiator cap in place, the radiator itself appears to have a wider lip preventing the cap from seating properly, has anyone had to modify the cap or opening? Please let me know…Mike